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Another week gone by, and still no word from Mount Sinai.
I hope all this waiting will prove to be worth it in the end ...
I hope all this waiting will prove to be worth it in the end ...
Another week gone by, and still no word from Mount Sinai.
I hope all this waiting will prove to be worth it in the end ...
Another week gone by, and still no word from Mount Sinai.
I hope all this waiting will prove to be worth it in the end ...
I just got an interview invite from FSU! So excited!
Student? Any news?
I just got a letter from Mount Sinai. I've been REJECTED, not even waitlisted. This was a shock, considering how the interviews went; I certainly had no illusions that I was a shoo-in for the school, but it really hurts that they didn't think I was even worthy of the waitlist. To top it all off, the letter is really cold and nasty in its language.
There goes my last hope of staying with my family. This is a very heavy blow.
I just got a letter from Mount Sinai. I've been REJECTED, not even waitlisted. This was a shock, considering how the interviews went; I certainly had no illusions that I was a shoo-in for the school, but it really hurts that they didn't think I was even worthy of the waitlist. To top it all off, the letter is really cold and nasty in its language.
There goes my last hope of staying with my family. This is a very heavy blow.
Did they at least acknowledge that you interviewed with them and explain why they rejected you?
Do they accept January MCAT scores?
the SUNY medical school might consider you.
Congrats!
And what are you a chodan in?
(Tang Soo Do here)
Also Tang Soo Do! I haven't worked out in about five years, though. I developed tendonitis in both hips and right shoulder; pretty much sidelined me right after making chodan when I was 17.
I just got a letter from Mount Sinai. I've been REJECTED, not even waitlisted. This was a shock, considering how the interviews went; I certainly had no illusions that I was a shoo-in for the school, but it really hurts that they didn't think I was even worthy of the waitlist. To top it all off, the letter is really cold and nasty in its language.
There goes my last hope of staying with my family. This is a very heavy blow.
I'm sorry hear the lousy news from Mt. Sinai, student. That blows. I know it may not feel like much consolation now, but it truly is their loss.
No no no--wrong schools! Never mind SUNY, think Vermont! (As my kids say, "The maple syrup place.") Not only am I not getting into SUNY (my WL position sucks--they told me so), but Vermont is actually closer.I'll keep my fingers crossed for the other SUNY's.
I am sorry to hear this, student. How far are you from the DO school in NY? NYCOM seems to have pretty good reputation..
No, I considered DO, but decided against it. I want to be an MD.Right, Student1799, did you have a chance to apply to some DO schools in the NYC area?
I know NYC allopathic schools are crazy hard to get into. Just looking at the MSAR, I see that most people who apply to NYC MD medical schools (Columbia, Cornell, NYU, Mt. Sinai) have an average of 3.8 GPA and a 37 MCAT - I don't think anyone would have a realistic chance unless they had a 3.6 GPA and a 34+ MCAT.
No, I considered DO, but decided against it. I want to be an MD.
Yes, but you're forgetting schools like Downstate, Einstein and Stony Brook, all of which I applied to (and got rejected, of course). If I had gotten my most recent MCAT score earlier, I would have had a good shot at those schools. The same applies to NYMC and Albany (3.5/30 kind of places), which could have given me interviews based on the new MCAT, but they refused to look at it.
Could you defer for a year and re-apply?
I'm not sure if that is true. It depends on the deferment contract (if there is one).
No no no--wrong schools! Never mind SUNY, think Vermont! (As my kids say, "The maple syrup place.") Not only am I not getting into SUNY (my WL position sucks--they told me so), but Vermont is actually closer.
So if anyone wants to send me good-luck vibes, I'll take them with open arms. But PLEASE send them to Vermont, OK?
Seriously, though, thanks for your kind words. It's an incredibly tough time for me right now, and I really appreciate the support.
Some good news to report... I got 3 interviews this cycle, with 1 wait list offer, 1 "still under consideration", and.. an acceptance!
I signed up here 2 yrs ago at the same time I decided to start down this path of becoming a doctor. It feels amazing that all that hard work paid off. Retook a year's worth of pre-reqs (an "informal post-bacc" of sorts) which I had taken many yrs ago.. really helped out with the MCAT to have that knowledge fresh in mind. Volunteered 1+ yrs, and also worked in the healthcare field.
Luckily I got in on my first try... I'm 27, soon to be 28. Let me just say I applied to a LOT of schools. The few interviews that I did get seemed totally random, so I encourage you guys to definitely apply to a large selection of schools. You never know which school is going to take a look at your app and resonate with some part of it. Good luck guys, you can do it!
Just got off the VCU wait list yesterday!
Woo hoo!
I'll send some *hugs* and some *good vibes* for Vermont your way. I really hope things work out for you to be closer to home.
An update from my world: I am in love . . . with Portland. Even if I don't get in, though, we had a lovely trip and it was very nice to get away.
But just this afternoon, when I thought it was all over, I got an unexpected bonus: an interview invite from Temple! The interview is next Thursday. It's not New York, but it's as close as I'm likely to get, and easily accessible by train. After what I went through with Sinai, I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much, but it would certainly be nice if this went my way.
Culture, thanks so much for your sympathy and good wishes. As crushing as the whole Mount Sinai business has been, it really does help to know that someone out there understands how it really feels. Due to when it occurred, this news managed to ruin our 20th anniversary, Passover, Easter and my birthday (yesterday) all in one fell swoop. In homage to The Princess Bride (one of my favorite movies of all time), I'm calling it the W.O.U.S. (Week Of Unusual Suckage).
But just this afternoon, when I thought it was all over, I got an unexpected bonus: an interview invite from Temple! The interview is next Thursday. It's not New York, but it's as close as I'm likely to get, and easily accessible by train. After what I went through with Sinai, I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much, but it would certainly be nice if this went my way.
My question is given this gap of schooling, do I still need to request a reference from my undergraduate institutions premedical advisor? I intend to apply with recommendations from: my PI in undergrad with whom I did research and published a paper; my supervisor from my first engineering job out of college; and my professor from the two infectious diseases courses I took after graduation. I will also contact a physics professor with whom I took a physics course after graduation.
Please let me know if these letters are sufficient or if it is still necessary to submit a comprehensive recommendation.
Hey guys! Long time, no post! (for everyone, it seems!) I got a bit of news this week - I'm on "hold" at OHSU . . . which means more waiting until May 15th when they make their waitlist, and I find out if I'm accepted or WL'd and if WL'd what my rank is (yes, that's correct, they haven't even MADE their waitlist yet . . . UGH! ) This is ugly because it could mean a last-minute decision if I manage to get into both Mizzou and OHSU during the summer months. Woof. So, I'm trying to sort out my reasoning now so a last-minute decision won't be quite so stressful, but it's REALLY tough! There are too many/complicated pros and cons for each school. Anyone else having decision woes?
student, how did your Temple interview go? When will you hear from them?
I THOUGHT it went well, but now I'm not sure. I had 2 interviews, one with a student (who seemed more or less in awe of me) and one with a faculty member, a professor of peds. She was extremely complimentary about my background and said that medicine would be lucky to have me [I had already mentioned that I was accepted at another school], but expressed one concern that worried me a bit. She said, "I think the other students will accept you 100%, but I'm a little worried about how the faculty will react. Because you're so mature and have so much life experience, as soon as you learn a bit of medical stuff you'll be smarter than most of the attendings who'll be supervising you, and they might be intimidated by you. How do you think you'll deal with that?" I tried my best to set her mind at ease about this, but I'm not sure if I convinced her. After the interviews, I sent thank-yous to the prof and the dean of admissions, stating clearly that Temple was my #1 choice and that I was 100% committed to attending the school if admitted.
I think what your faculty interviewer is concerned about is how well you'll follow instructions and take orders from the younger residents and attendings.
The letter finally arrived: I was rejected from Temple. This one really, really, really hurt.
I have to admit I'm feeling some anger as well. I had never felt before that age played a significant role in any of my admissions decisions, but in this case I'm convinced it did. That bothers me a lot.
The letter finally arrived: I was rejected from Temple. This one really, really, really hurt.
I have to admit I'm feeling some anger as well. I had never felt before that age played a significant role in any of my admissions decisions, but in this case I'm convinced it did. That bothers me a lot.
I am SO sorry to hear this news - how heartbreaking. From what it sounds like above, I fully agree that you had no chance of answering your interviewer's question in a way that would have satisfied her. Sounds like she had already made up her mind, and that is shameful and unfair. I would be angry too. I'm not entirely sure an appeal would pan out, but I might be inclined to do it if I were you, just on principle. Of course, if it went through, you'd have to decide if you actually wanted to go there after such an experience or not.
In any case, I feel for you and will shift my cheering to Vermont.
Thanks, as always, for your words of support. You're right: I really am heartbroken over this, although I'm trying my best to buck up. But it's really tough to feel positive after 2 rejections in a row, from the schools I most wanted, not to mention having the 4 interviews before that end in waitlists. It seems like every time I have a chance to get the potential distance between me and my family down to a livable number, my hopes get dashed.
After mulling it over, I have decided to appeal the decision. I called Temple this afternoon and explained myself to the secretary, who took my number and said she'd pass on my message to the director of admissions. We'll see whether anything comes of it; I think my chances are pretty slim, but at least I'll have tried.
Student, I too interviewed at Temple and felt their process was a bit questionable. I was invited to interview there and booked the 400 mile trip (gas, hotel, expenses exceeding $300). I had a similar experience with the student I interviewed with. He seemed a bit socially awkward and not fitting well with his M1 class, and I found myself reassuring him that he indeed was worthy, etc... (an odd convo for sure, but definitely a positive one). Then I met with the same woman you did it seems, and it wasn't even an interview. Before I could even start to wow her, the first words out of her mouth were, "So you realize that your MCAT is way too low to be accepted here." So I think to myself, "wow, surprising considering you invited me all the way here to spend my money and interview!" And before I knew it - my "interview" turned into a very expensive advising session.
Perhaps you should PM student1799 about it. If it really is a systemic thing where the interviewer is already biased against you from the onset, having two people or more people complaining about it to the dean is better than having the lone interviewee call the admissions office and complaining about it.
Speaking of which, when did you interview and how did the interview turn out? Did they waitlist you at the end or reject you outright?
Still waiting.. definitely not at acceptance. Like Student, my online status says that correspondence was mailed.
I think you bring up a good point about PMing Student and pursuing this together. Will do that.